Starter | Unit 8

An interactive lesson on abilities, likes and dislikes, and activities.

1. Dialogue: "Can I park here?"

Read the conversation between Dan and a police officer.

Dan: Excuse me, officer. Can I park my car here?

Officer: No, you can't park here. This is a bus stop.

Dan: Oh, sorry. Where can I park?

Officer: You can park on that street over there.

Dan: Thank you. One more question. Can you help me? I'm looking for the city museum.

Officer: Of course. You can't walk there, it's too far. You can take the number 15 bus.

Dan: OK. And what do you like doing in your free time here?

Officer: Well, I love cooking, but I hate cleaning. On weekends, I like visiting my family. I also enjoy playing the guitar.

Dan: That's nice. Thanks for your help!

2. Grammar Focus

can / can't

We use can to talk about ability or possibility.

TypeExample
Positive (+)You can park there.
Negative (-)You can't park here.
Question (?)Can I park here?
Short AnswerYes, you can. / No, you can't.

like / love / hate + verb -ing

After verbs like like, love, enjoy, and hate, we often use the -ing form of a verb (a gerund).

  • I love cooking.
  • I hate cleaning.
  • I like visiting my family.
  • She enjoys playing the guitar.

3. Grammar Exercises

A. Can or Can't?

Complete the sentences with can or can't.

B. Like / Love / Hate + -ing

Complete the sentences with the -ing form of the verb.

4. Vocabulary Exercises

A. More Verb Phrases

Match the verbs to complete the phrases.

B. Activities

Write the activity.

5. Pronunciation Game

Drag and drop the words into the correct vowel sound category.

Words to sort:

/æ/ (c**a**n)

/ɑː/ (c**a**n't)

/ʌ/ (b**u**s)

6. Final Unit Quiz

Test your knowledge! Answer the questions below.